Artists announced for Pride in Portsmouth lion trail
April 14, 2026
All artists commissioned to design the lion sculptures for the Pride of Portsmouth art trail, which will take place in summer 2026, has now been announced.
The trail will be a key attraction in this year’s Portsmouth100 celebrations. The trail will run from 13 July to 13 September 2026 and will feature lion sculptures displayed across the city.
In addition to the main trail, two further lion sculptures will be created in partnership with the University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth College, adding to the overall number of artworks taking part.
Commissioned artists
The following artists and creative studios have been chosen to take part in the project:
- Aidan Jack Waldron
- Ali Elly
- Amy P
- Andrea Martin
- Angela Chick
- Caroline Fairbairn
- Charlotte Pepper
- Claire Havell
- Conor Clements
- Courtney-Jo Cotton
- Daisy Barker
- Daisy Kate
- Daniel Stubbs
- David Graham
- Donna Newman Eden Designs
- Emilie-Jane Rivers-Martin
- Georgina Luck
- Gill Prendergast
- Hannah Davies
- Hannah Jayne Lewin
- Jennie Farmer Art
- Jess Perrin
- Karis Harrington
- Katherine Griffin
- Kimberley Nicolle
- Kizzi B Creative
- Lynne Hollingsworth
- Make at Aldingbourne
- Mark Kellett
- Mr Dot
- Nicholas Hopper
- Nicola Mills
- November Tan
- Or Misgav
- Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt
- Roo Abrook
- Ruth Hudson
- Seekers Create
- Simon Whitcomb
- SouthseaOceanArtist
- Sticky Tape Kate
- Zubieta
